Dysentery
Medical Review
Overview of Dysentery
Dysentery is infectious gastroenteritis with bloody diarrhea, were in any diarrheal episode in which the loose or watery stool contains visible red blood. In some cases, there can also be mucus along with it.
Signs and Symptoms of Dysentery
Loose or watery diarrhea with visible red blood, Abdominal cramps, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Headache, Dehydration
Common Causes of Dysentery
Infection by Shigella species, Infection by Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga-toxin producing E.Coli (STEC), Infection by Campylobacter, Infection by Salmonella enterocolitis, Infection by Yersinia enterocolitica, Infection by Entamoeba histolytica
Risk Factors of Dysentery
Poor hand hygiene, Living in poor sanitation area, Eating contaminated food, Drinking contaminated water, Swimming in contaminated water, Physical contact with infected people, Travelling to places that have poor sanitation
Investigation Techniques for Dysentery
Culture and sensitivity of stool sample, PCR or enzyme immunoassay, Ultrasound scan, Endoscopy
Treatment and Prevention of Dysentery
Adequate rehydration with fluids, Adequate nutrition, Antibiotic if systemically unwell, Practice good sanitary hygiene, Wash hands with soap and water regularly




